H.R. 3641, To allow teachers in rural areas who are highly qualified in one subject to have 3 years from their hiring date to become highly qualified in each additional subject they teach

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H.R. 3641 would allow teachers in rural areas who are highly qualified in one subject to have 3 years from their hiring date to become highly qualified in each additional subject they teach.

Detailed Summary

Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to amend the definition of highly qualified teacher to specifiy rural teachers who are highly qualified in at least one core academic subject they teach, and who will become highly qualified in each additional subject they teach within three years after their hiring date, if their local educational agencies provide them with high-quality professional development and a program of intensive supervision that will ensure that they become highly qualified in such additional subjects.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/17/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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